Category: Runescape

After reports speculated that a deal might be close for the sale of RuneScape developer Jagex from UK’s Carlyle private equity group to CVC Capital, the deal is now official.

According to a report by the folks at Sky News, CVC Capital Partners are in exclusive talks to acquire Jagex, the developer of the venerable fantasy MMO, RuneScape, from the Carlyle buyout firm.

The RuneScape team is sharing an update about their plans for the next two months, including the big combat update, along with a new update out today. 

RuneScape’s combat beta continues with a new phase, as Jagex also offers players a 2023 stats recap, more Treasure Hunter, and more.

 Old School RuneScape’s 2024 roadmap is here, following the recent Winter Summit. The team has a lot on the way, with Varlamore opening up in March, a revamped Defender of Varrock and While Guthix Sleeps,  updates on sailing, Wilderness, and more

RuneScape has unveiled the latest round of visual upgrades, this time for the Kingdom of Kandarin. The team has some new comparison screenshots and a new dev video taking us through all of the overhauls.

Last week Runescape announced the closure of its official forums.

RuneScape’s 23rd anniversary was technically last week, but the team is opening up a new celebration with this week’s update. Of course, there are hats (and buffs).

 RuneScape launched back on January 4, 2001, meaning that today marks the game’s 23rd anniversary. After a big 2023, the community is even looking ahead to the 25th.

Runescape has been around since 2001 and has been one of the most iconic MMORPGs to ever hit the market. One player has finally bagged every drop from every in-game boss and has decided to share their story on how they completed this monumental feat.